Dominican Republic (July)

The Dominican Republic shares the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean with Haiti. Dominican culture is lively, vibrant, and warm, however, the people struggle with hypersexualization, alcoholism, and witchcraft. After the earthquake in Haiti, the DR quickly became a refuge for thousands who were displaced. Chances for ministry here are varied and exciting – anything from children’s camps to church planting to construction. Come join the long-term Adventures in Missions presence and be a light to the Dominican people.

Haiti (August)

Haiti was hit with a life-altering earthquake on January 12, 2010. The nation’s still in shambles, but the church is rising up. Haiti is experiencing a spiritual revival right now like it has never seen before. Communities are turning to pastors for leadership, and the local church is becoming the driving force behind Haiti’s ongoing rebirth. Be part of this key moment in Haiti’s history and the church’s impact on this nation. Come ready to serve and ready to be blessed.

Honduras (September)

“Hondo” comes from the Spanish word for depth and there’s lots of depth to Honduras. It’s home to the Aztec and Mayan civilizations, whose ruins are still stand. Honduras is mostly mountainous and the weather’s as tropical as it gets. What really runs deep in Honduras are its needs. Honduras is the third poorest in the region, after Haiti and Nicaragua. Like her neighbors, Honduras has had her of share political/military troubles, e.g., the six-month constitutional crisis in 2009. There’s a need to reach out to the youth, not just to keep them out of trouble (e.g., gangs) but for them to know their worth and that they’re loved.

Guatemala (October)

A country rich in history and natural resources – fertile soil from the volcanoes help yield excellent coffee – Guatemala is the perfect place to initiate your World Race experience. Outside of its aesthetic appeal, Guatemala needs God’s touch. Gripped by poverty and bound to a spirit of religion, the people of Guatemala hunger for the kingdom of God to pervade their lives. You’ll have the opportunity to usher in the kingdom to this land and reach out to the people on the fringes of society through hard work, relationships, and maybe even a miracle or two.

Malawi (November)

Known as “the warm heart of Africa,” Malawi is a place you visit to ignite your passion for God’s love. This country has a beautiful landscape and an even more beautiful culture and population. This month, you’ll fall in love with the people of Malawi and bless them with the love of God. Chances are you won’t want to leave.f

Zimbabwe (December)

Formerly a British colony known as Rhodesia, Zimbabwe boasts intriguing ruins and shares the majestic Victoria Falls with Zambia. According to Amnesty International, the current regime is allowing human rights violations to escalate. Zimbabwe also has one of the lowest life expectancies in the world. The majority of the people identify themselves as Christians but very much need people like you to advance the kingdom with love and hope.

Mozambique (January) 

One of the most beautiful countries in the African continent, Mozambique is a favorite location of World Racers for a variety of reasons: the people, the landscape, the ministry partnerships, the miracles that this country has seen, and more. The former Portuguese colony is seeing signs of redemption and economic recovery; because of, or in spite of, the extreme poverty gripping the nation, the church grows. You will teach, preach, and practice “true religion” with widows and orphans while you grow in your identity in Christ. One of your most interesting travel “days” may happen here.

Philippines (February)

This Asian island nation, former Spanish colony then American protectorate, is a country in tension, trying to cross the threshold between the third and first world. It offers a variety of landscapes – beaches, mountains, volcanic lakes – and languages, with Tagalog as the national tongue. The Catholic Church is a substantial piece of the religious pie, however, and Islam is growing in the island of Mindinao. The Filipino people and culture love music, dance and community. While there, you may find yourself living with and giving hope to the destitute, caring for orphans, and challenging the growing number of Christ-followers to rise up.

Thailand (March)

According to the CIA, the kingdom of Thailand, known as Siam until 1939, is the only country in the region not colonized by Europe. Their 2000 census showed that 94.6% of the population is Buddhist, 4.6% are Muslim, and 0.7% are Christian. Approximately 600,000 people live with HIV/AIDS in Thailand. With nearly two million people estimated to be forced into prostitution, it has become one of the most popular places for sex tourism. Change lives in the city-where you, like Jesus, might befriend prostitutes-or in the countryside-where you may serve youth, care for orphans, and encourage a remnant of believers.

Laos (April)

Following a brutal civil war, Laos came under communist rule in 1975. Therevada Buddhism and spirit worship dominate Laos with Christian missionary work monitored by the government. This ruggedly beautiful nation is home to some of the most unreached hill tribes in the world. The need is great for people to bring God’s love to the isolated places in Laos.

Cambodia (May)

Cambodia houses one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Angkor Wat, a Hindu temple and monastery built during the Khmer empire in the 12th century. It later became a Buddhist complex a century later, and today, just over 96% of Cambodia is Buddhist. Almost 30 years ago, 1.5 million Cambodians died at the hands of Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge regime. Today, Cambodia is a source, transit point, and destination of human trafficking. Unfortunately, the government is struggling to stop it. The people of Cambodia are thirsty for the hope you can bring.

• If you like visuals & maps then here is a presi one of my teammates Paul Barnello made, I just adjusted it with my information. ( Quick thank you to Paul, since I borrowed a lot of his resources to write this blog!)

http://prezi.com/zd7iognae2ya/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share

Next, I wanted to connect you with financial logistics. 

• This is a break-down of when I need “X” amount of money raised by. Praise God because I have the first deadline met already!

• $3,500 –  Due 5/13/2014 (2 weeks before Training Camp)
• $7,500 – Due 6/17/2014 (2 weeks prior to your trip)
• $11,000 – Due 10/1/2014 (End of 3 months on the field)
• $15,500 + $752 (*Insurance) = $16,252 – Total Due 1/1/2015 (End of 6 months on the field)

Financial Transparency–>

The $16,285 total I need to raise for the mission breaks down into the following:

• Medical Travel Insurance – $785
• Training Camp – $320
• Field Support – $620
• WR Development Program – $1,860
• Administration Fees – $2,635
• World Racer – $10,065

The World Racer Budget can be broken down further into estimates based off of past World Racer’s experiences.

Of the $10,065 World Racer Budget:

• Intercontinental Travel ~ $4,530 – 45%
• Transportation ~ $1,107 – 11%
• Food ~ $1,308 – 13%
• Lodging ~ $1,912 – 19%
• Long Distance Travel & Misc. Supplies ~ $1,208 – 12%

Lastly, a couple of donating resources! 

• Praise God if He has put it on your heart to donate or support me and I know sometimes this isn’t super clearly written out, so I am going to try and break this down for ya’ll.
• DynaPay:

If you are interested in doing monthly donations, but don’t want the hassle of having to remember to make a donation every single month, than this is the resource for YOU.

• There is no processing fee with DynaPay, you can get started through this link  http://www.adventures.org/dynapay
  

Important!! If you go through Dynapay it will not allow you to enter an “end date”, so you have to contact Consumer Relations at: 1-800-881-2461 ext. 251, or e-mail them at [email protected]

• PureCharity:

If you are an online shopper, this is a resource for you! You can continue online shopping exactly the way you always do, but if you get set up through PureCharity a percentage of what you purchases goes towards my ministry!

Here is a link that will explain how to get started! –>

https://purecharity.com/worldrace-meganspradley1

• Blog or Check:

These are just two resources, of course besides these resources you can just go directly to the support me link on my blog to donate OR you can mail a check to:

                                              Adventures in Missions, PO Box 742570, Atlanta, GA 30374-2570, and make check payable to Megan Spradley World Race.

Thank you and God bless you all! As always, if you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact me!